Post Primary Newsletter - 4th November 2022

Kickstarting OneNote in your Classroom Webinar Series (PP)

Have you seen others using OneNote? Have you tried to start yourself, but finding yourself a little lost? No problem, this series of webinars is for you!

Leaving Cert English - Comparative Study (PP)

In this webinar, Aoife will cover the following: Focusing on Cultural Context and Literary Genre; Approaching the essay; Worksheets for use in class; Slideshow with detailed notes on both modes of comparison.

Autism - Facilitating Social Skills (P) (PP) (SNA)

How do I support their friendships? How about social skills? What can I do?  In this webinar, we will focus on embedding ethical, informed strategies to facilitate social skill development. 

Cornmarket Retirement Seminar (P) (PP) (Face-To Face)

We’ll help you get ready for this exciting new chapter & make the most of your money for retirement, by covering:

✓ Superannuation – What you need to know
& the benefits
✓ All about Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
✓ Settling your AVC at Retirement
✓ Investing & making your money last long term
✓ Top tax tips at retirement

Approaches to and Resources for DBQ 2024/2025 - "The Jarrow Crusade" (PP)

In this webinar, Patrick will cover:

• What to teach and what not to teach with this DBQ
• Getting students "hands on" with Jarrow style DBQ questions.
• Sources and resources to teach this topic in an effective and engaging manner
• Find out exactly what LC History examiners like Patrick are looking for when it comes to the DBQ in the exam.

As always with Patrick, many sources, resources and practical ideas will be shared.

Dealing with Disciplinaries, Grievances and Allegations- Best Practice (Board of Management & School Principals Webinar) (P) (PP)

Don’t miss our invaluable webinar on Dealing with Disciplinaries & Grievances. This session will develop your understanding surrounding your obligations to develop and implement procedures around disciplinaries and grievances in your school.
Participants will gain an increased understanding of the correct procedures, the importance of a paper trail and case law which highlights the importance of following such procedures.

Junior Cycle English - Understanding the Content and Structure of Language (PP)

This webinar will focus on the content and structure of language. Looking in particular at grammar, word choice, sentence structures and paragraph structures. 

• Looking at the content and structure of language learning outcomes: what do they actually mean?
• Why does research tell us about the most effective way to teach the content and structure of language?
• Walk through of a selection of strategies to integrate teaching about words, sentences and paragraphs into your practice.

Workshop For The Post Primary Posts Of Responsibility Interview Process (PP)

- An overview of the interview process and circular 0003/2018
- Using Looking at Our Schools to prepare for the process
- Approaching competency based interviews
- Gathering evidence for the interview panel
- Making a good impression at interview

Leaving Certificate English: Handling Hopkins: Teaching The Poetry Of Gerard Manely (PP)

Gerard Manley Hopkins is one of the more challenging poets on the Leaving Certificate English course. Stylistically, he may be considered too difficult for many students who may also struggle to relate to him thematically. In this session, Claire will demonstrate why she believes Hopkins should be taught to a Senior Cycle class while also sharing strategies to breakdown and simplify his poetry.

Autism In Girls - Specific Supports (P) (PP) (SNA)

Our knowledge about autism in girls and women is growing week by week. In a disorder that was previously thought to affect mostly boys, girls and young women are increasingly being diagnosed. However, with different expressions of autism, how do we support these young people. In this webinar we will consider the specific needs of autistic girls and young women.

Level 1/2 Learning Programs at Junior Cycle - 2 Sessions (PP)

Session 1: Introduction to Junior Cycle: L1LPs/L2LPs in Mainstream Post Primary Schools - This CPD will provide an overview of the Level 1 Learning Programmes (L1LPs) and Level 2 Learning Programmes (L2LPs)

Teachers who have received previous CPD on the L1LPS and/or L2LPs may prefer to opt for the follow up session.

Session 2: Teaching, Learning, Assessment and Reporting of the L1LPs and L2LPs in Mainstream Post Primary Schools - This CPD will explore the practicalities of teaching, learning, assessment and reporting of the L1LPs and L2LPs. It is suitable for teachers from all contexts.

Leaving Certificate Inferential Statistics (PP)

4 Classes, 1 hour each on Tuesdays, 22, 29 Nov & 6, 13 Dec 2022

Religion Webinar: Religion & Science (PP)

Leaving Cert English - Composition (PP)

In this webinar, Aoife will cover: Discursive Essays; Personal Essays and Short Stories.

Language Development For Non-Speaking Individuals (P) (PP) (SNA)

In this webinar, we will take the time to consider how we support language development in non-speaking pupils. Verbal speech is not the only means of language development, though often these individuals are offered less opportunity and input for language learning. 

Foghlaim agus Cleachtadh na Gramadaí sa mheánscoil le Tomás Ó Madagáin (PP)

Tabharfaidh Tomás Ó Madagáin ceardlann ar fhoghlaim na Gramadaí sa seomra ranga. Beidh an cheardlann seo ar líne amháin agus beidh sé ar siúl idir 18.00 agus 19.00 ar an Máirt, an 29ú de mhí na Samhna 2022.

Religion Webinar: Mythology and Ancient Belief (PP)

Approaches to Planning a Unit of Learning for Strand 1 in JC CSPE (PP)

Approaches to Planning a Unit of Learning for Strand One in JC CSPE. In this webinar Gearóid O’Brien will look at the teaching of Strand One of the CSPE course. The webinar will involve planning a unit of learning around teaching human rights using the key junior cycle skills. Sample materials for teaching the lessons will be used to give practical examples of how to teach these lessons and will be shared with participants.

Dealing with Disciplinaries, Grievances and Allegations- Best Practice: Follow on Session (Board of Management & Principals Webinar) (P) (PP)

Following on from our last session on Disciplinaries and Grievances, participants to this session will become familiar with how to investigate grievance and disciplinary situations and have an increased knowledge of how to respond appropriately to issues of this nature. Caroline Reidy, Managing Director of The HR Suite, will ensure you leave the webinar with the confidence to carry out an investigation correctly, and implement the correct processes in your school.